Metal Cauldron Sculpture
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08122013-17-8.a-b
Object Type
Sculpture
Medium
metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 3/8 in x W 5 5/8 in x D 5 1/2 in (21.3 cm x 14.3 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold-toned sculpture depicting a cauldron with three legs and a pointed lid. The body of the cauldron contains depictions of snakes and lizards along with triangular wave-like designs throughout. There are two designs that depict braided ropes bordering the top of the cauldron with the triangular designs hanging down. The lid is made in a triangular roof shape with etched lines swirling down and around the entirety of the lid. A slightly pointed ball sits at its top.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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